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On Day 16 of the Aadhaar hearing, senior counsel P Chidambaram, appearing on behalf of Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, one of the petitioners, resumed his argument that Article 110(3), in so far as it provides that the decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as to whether a Bill is a ‘Money Bill’ shall be final, does not exclude the scope of judicial review. Several judgments in context of the said contention were discussed: Sub Committee on Judicial Accountability v. UOI (1991), whereunder it was held, “It is not correct to say that the question whether a motion has lapsed or not was a matter pertaining to the conduct of the business of the House, of which the House was the sole and exclusive master, and that no aspect of the matter was justiciable before a Court…On an interpretation of the Constitutional provisions as well as the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, the Courts retain jurisdiction to declare that a motion for … [Read more...] about Aadhaar Hearing [Day 16]: Decision Of Speaker On Money Bill Not Outside The Scope Of Judicial Review, Argues P Chidambaram [Read Written Submissions Of KVV]

In the midst of summons to his son Karti Chidambaram and searches by CBI, ED in their private premises related to Aircel-Maxis and INX Media case, top Congress leader and Senior Advocate P Chidambaram has approached the Supreme Court for protection of his fundamental rights including right to privacy As per the petitioner, the writ petition is being filed to defend and protect the petitioners fundamental rights under Article 14 19 and 21 of the Constitution and to defend his right to privacy and the right to live, along with members of his family, in dignity”, the plea said. “The CBI and the ED, as part of political vendetta, have made vexatious searches, issued repeated summons, unreasonably questioned persons for unconscionably long hours, unlawfully attached fixed deposits, maliciously leaked false information to the media and otherwise caused extreme harassment, anguish and humiliation to me and my son, and to other persons who are normal business and social friends of … [Read more...] about “Protect My Right To Privacy, Other Fundamental Rights”: Congress Leader P. Chidambaram Moves SC [Read Petition]

In the midst of summons to his son Karti Chidambaram and searches by CBI, ED in their private premises related to Aircel-Maxis and INX Media case, top Congress leader and Senior Advocate P Chidambaram has approached the Supreme Court for protection of his fundamental rights including right to privacy As per the petitioner, the writ petition is being filed to defend and protect the petitioners fundamental rights under Article 14 19 and 21 of the Constitution and to defend his right to privacy and the right to live, along with members of his family, in dignity”, the plea said. “The CBI and the ED, as part of political vendetta, have made vexatious searches, issued repeated summons, unreasonably questioned persons for unconscionably long hours, unlawfully attached fixed deposits, maliciously leaked false information to the media and otherwise caused extreme harassment, anguish and humiliation to me and my son, and to other persons who are normal business and social friends of … [Read more...] about “Protect My Right To Privacy, Other Fundamental Rights”: Congress Leader P. Chidambaram Moves SC

In the midst of summons to his son Karti Chidambaram and searches by CBI, ED in their private premises related to Aircel-Maxis and INX Media case, top Congress leader and Senior Advocate P Chidambaram has approached the Supreme Court for protection of his fundamental rights including right to privacy As per the petitioner, the writ petition is being filed to defend and protect the petitioners fundamental rights under Article 14 19 and 21 of the Constitution and to defend his right to privacy and the right to live, along with members of his family, in dignity”, the plea said. “The CBI and the ED, as part of political vendetta, have made vexatious searches, issued repeated summons, unreasonably questioned persons for unconscionably long hours, unlawfully attached fixed deposits, maliciously leaked false information to the media and otherwise caused extreme harassment, anguish and humiliation to me and my son, and to other persons who are normal business and social friends of … [Read more...] about “Protect My Right To Privacy, Other Fundamental Rights”: Congress Leader P. Chidambaram Move SC

The Madras High Court has quashed the Income Tax Assessment Orders passed against P. Chidambaram, Senior Advocate & Former Union Finance Minister, his wife Nalini Chidambaram, Senior Advocate, and his son Karthi Chidambaram. The High Court quashed the order terming it as illegal, arbitrary, and issued without following principles of natural justice.The quashed orders relate to the financial year 2009-10, in which the Chidambaram family had claimed exemption for income derived from sale of raw coffee as agricultural income under Section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act. The claim for exemption was initially accepted by Assessing Officer. The Assessing Officer finalized the assessment and passed order to that effect on 30.12.2011. Four years after the finalization of assessment for the year 2009-10, it was sought to be re-opened and re-assessed under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act. The purported reason for reopening was cited as that the Chidambaram … [Read more...] about I-T Assesment Orders Against P.Chidambaram And Family Quashed By Madras High Court [Read Order]

On the fourth day (November 9) of the arguments before the Supreme Court’s Constitution bench hearing the Delhi Government’s dispute with the Centre on the Lt. Governor’s powers vis-a-vis the Council of Ministers, senior counsel, P.Chidambaram submitted that the words “any matter” mentioned in the proviso to Article 239AA (4) should not be construed as “every matter”, and that the LG can only escalate to the President, differences which are fundamental to the governance.The fact, however, is that the LG is not escalating to the President even on “any matter”, but deciding it all by himself. “Where is the authority for this”, he asked.Chidambaram argued that Article 239 is subject to two qualifications, namely a law made by Parliament, and his acting through an administrator, to be appointed by the President, to such extent as he thinks fit. Giving various examples, he contended that it will be ultra vires of the … [Read more...] about Delhi CM-LG Turf War: Only Differences Fundamental To Governance Can Be Escalated To President, Argues P.Chidambaram

The Supreme Court, on Monday, directed Mr. Karti Chidambaram to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the INX media case, staying a Madras High Court order which had allowed him to travel abroad.The High Court had stayed the look-out circulars issued by the CBI against Mr. Chidambaram, who is former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s son.In response to his submission that he had no intention of going abroad, Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar remarked, “We are not considering whether he is guilty or not. We are considering a small issue. Has he so far participated in the probe? The answer is no. Why have you not appeared even once before CBI? You have disobeyed notices. We don’t trust you. You must appear before investigators to show bonafide. They (CBI) had the option of seizing Karti’s passport and arresting you (Karti) but it has done neither.” Looking back at such permissions given to people in the past, the CJI added, … [Read more...] about Karti Chidambaram Cannot Travel Abroad, Will Have To Participate In CBI Investigation: SC [Read Order]

In a new twist to the Afzal Guru story, former Home Minister of India Mr. P.Chidambaram told Economic Times that he felt it was possible to hold an “honest opinion” that the case was “perhaps not correctly decided” and that there were “grave doubts about the extent of his involvement” in the 2001 Parliament attack.“I think it is possible to hold an honest opinion that the Afzal Guru case was perhaps not correctly decided,” he told ET. “But being in government you cannot say the court has decided the case wrongly because it was the government that prosecuted him. But an independent person can hold an opinion that the case was not decided correctly.” He explained. According to him “There were grave doubts about his involvement (in the conspiracy behind the attack on Parliament and even if he was involved, there were grave doubts about the extent of his involvement. He could have been imprisoned for life without … [Read more...] about There were grave doubts about Afzal Guru’s role in Parliament Attack Case ; Former Home Minister P.Chidambaram

In an irony of sorts, the former Union Home Minister, P.Chidambaram, who had recommended commutations of death sentences of several convicts, to the then President, Pratibha Patil, during his term as the Minister from 2008 to 2012, argued as the senior counsel for a death-row convict, Sonu Sardar, presently lodged in Raipur Central Jail, in the Supreme Court on November 8, to oppose the transfer of his pending petition before the Delhi high court to the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court has partly accepted his plea, and allowed the Delhi High Court to first decide the question of jurisdiction, while keeping Chhattisgarh Government’s transfer petition pending.In his petition before the Delhi high court, Sardar has challenged the rejection of his mercy petition by the President, Pranab Mukherjee, on May 5, 2014. The Ministry of Home Affairs, during the term of Chidambaram’s successor, Sushil Kumar Shinde, had recommended rejection of Sardar’s mercy petition, on March 27, … [Read more...] about Former Union Home Minister, P Chidambaram Appears For A Death-Row Convict In Supreme Court [Read Order]

Speaking at Times LitFest on Saturday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and his predecessor P. Chidambaram have unanimously come out in support of the rainbow pride, saying that the 2013 judgment upholding Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code needs a relook.Clarifying that they were speaking in their individual capacity, the two top leaders from BJP and Congress were of the view that the Delhi High Court judgment should not have been reversed by the Supreme Court. Mr. Jaitley was quoted as saying, “When millions of people world over are having alternative sexual preferences, it is too late in the day to profound a view that they should be jailed. The Delhi High Court’s view appears more acceptable.”Mr. Jaitley was of the view that had the judgment come 50 years ago, it would have been understandable, but with the universal movement towards acceptability, the Apex Court judgment was reflective of the Indian society’s archaic … [Read more...] about Shashi Tharoor submits private members bill to scrap S.377; Jaitley, Chidambaram and Bhushan opine SC must review Kaushal Judgment